Health & Environment

Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and arrested a suspect in Luang Prabang as part of an ongoing crackdown on wildlife trafficking. On 30 June, the Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network searched a property in Sangkhalok village, Luang Prabang, on suspicion of illegally trading...

China-Laos Low-Carbon Project Expected to Cut Emissions by More Than 1,200 Tons Annually

The Vientiane-Saysettha Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than...

First Floods Hit Northern Laos After Heavy Rains

Heavy rain triggered the first reported floods of Laos' 2026 rainy season, sending floodwaters...

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the...

Xaysomboun Authorities Bust Illegal Gold Mining Operation

On 8 June, authorities in Xaysomboun Province shut down an illegal gold mining operation,...

Taskforce Moves Forward with Assessments for Reopening Schools in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has issued guidelines for the assessment of schools in Laos hoping to reopen amid the pandemic. The...

Malaysia Donates 283,400 Doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines to Laos

The government of Malaysia has donated some 283,400 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines to Laos as part of assistance for the country in the...

US Provides MRC With Grant for Exchanges with Mississippi River Commission

The United States Department of State has awarded the Mekong River Commission (MRC) a grant to improve data collection and exchanges with the Mississippi...

Laos Confirms 1,212 New Cases of Covid-19 and Five Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,212 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,925 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 1,209 New Cases of Covid-19 and Five Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,209 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with five new deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Temperatures to Drop Further Across Laos This Week

Temperatures are to drop even further across Laos this week, with forecasts suggesting cooler weather ahead. According to a notice issued by the Department of...